ACWConnect Live! Offers Expanded Networking Opportunities and Expert-Led Panels on the Importance of Allyship and How To Leverage ACW Programs for Career Advancement

ORANGE, Calif., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alliance of Channel Women, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating career growth for female technology channel leaders, announced today that registration is open for ACWConnect Live!, the group’s signature networking event, at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit, April 13-16, 2026, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

ACWConnect Live! kicks off the world’s largest channel event at 4-7 p.m., April 13, with programming that reflects the association’s roots, including expanded networking and practical panel discussions focused on allyship and career advancement for women in the channel.

Hear Expert Insights From Channel Pros and Peers
ACWConnect Live! will feature two expert-led panel discussions with channel professionals and peers that highlight important conversations shaping women’s careers and leadership in the channel.

The first panel, “Allyship in Action,” explores what meaningful allyship looks like in practice and why it matters to team performance, culture and long-term industry growth. Panelists will share perspectives on how advocacy, sponsorship and intentional leadership can help create more opportunities for women while strengthening organizations and the channel ecosystem as a whole.

Moderated by Christopher Shubert, Vice President of Channel Sales at AppDirect, the panel includes diverse voices of channel women and allies:

Alexie Teferi, Director of Channel Sales at CloudRider Networks
James Dunn, Channel Development Director at GTT
Taylor Tench, Channel Marketing & Event Specialist at Ooma
Ronnell Richards, Founder & Sales Instructor at Sayless Academy

A second panel, “Back to Basics: What ACW Does for You,” spotlights the real, practical value of ACW membership — from mentorship and local chapter engagement to leadership development and lasting professional connections. Attendees will hear how women at different stages of their careers have leveraged ACW programs to build confidence, expand their reach and open doors to new relationships and opportunities across the channel.

Moderated by ACW Board Member Susanne McHugh, National Channel Director at CommandLink, the panel includes ACW members with diverse roles and experiences:

Roli Points, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer/Channel Chief at Sourcepass
Ashley Cole, Senior Channel Manager at AppDirect
Bailey Terrell, Channel Sales & Marketing Director at CallHarbor
Alyssa Leveritte, Marketing Coordinator at Fusion Connect

ACWConnect Live! also features:

Welcoming Remarks From the New Leadership Team: Incoming ACW President Mel Kolinski and Vice President Staci Corbett will share their vision for the association.
Expanded Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have more time to reconnect with familiar faces and establish new relationships with like-minded professionals.
First Look at ACW’s New Member Portal: Attendees will get a preview of the new ACWConnect Member Portal and how it will help them stay connected, access member resources and engage with ACW virtually year-round, especially when they’re unable to attend in-person events.
New Member Engagement: First-time attendees and new members will be paired with long-tenured ambassadors to foster meaningful connections and facilitate introductions.
Livestream on LinkedIn Live: For members who can’t attend, the event will be livestreamed on LinkedIn Live, providing easy access to all the evening’s programming.

Get Tickets to ACWConnect Live!

ACWConnect Live! is open to all genders. Admission is free to all ACW members, and advance tickets are $44.52 for non-members. Click here to register. Become an ACW member and attend for free; sign up at https://allianceofchannelwomen.org/join.

Tickets are limited to the space available. Advance registration is recommended. Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. EDT on April 10. Additional tickets may be available at the door for $50 on a “first come, first served” basis.

NOTE: To attend ACWConnect Live!, you must have a Channel Partners Conference & Expo badge.

If you plan to attend the full Channel Partners Conference & Expo or MSP Summit, you can obtain a pass here: https://channelpartnersconference.com/passes-and-pricing.
If you are not attending the full Channel Partners Conference & Expo, ACW will share your information with show management. You will receive a special “ACWConnect Live! only” badge, which you can pick up onsite to access the event.

Become an ACW Sponsor
ACWConnect Live! is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including:

Diamond: Channel Partners
Platinum: AppDirect, CableFinder and RingCentral
Silver: Crown Castle, FRSecure, Fusion Connect, Global Telecom Solutions (GTS), Guide Star, Ooma, Ostra Security, RapidScale, Telesystem, TPx and Vonage
Strategic Partners: BuzzTheory, ChannelVision, CyberRisk Alliance, iAgentNetwork, Technology Advisor Alliance and TMCnet

To become a sponsor, visit ACW at https://allianceofchannelwomen.org/sponsor.

About the Alliance of Channel Women
Founded in 2010, the Alliance of Channel Women is a not-for-profit organization of women in the indirect channel of the telecom and IT industry. ACW brings us together to empower and advance women’s careers and leadership roles in the technology channel through education, community, advocacy and opportunities for personal growth. To learn more and to become a member, please visit www.allianceofchannelwomen.org.